DU's Lonely Hearts Club Poll - Democratic Underground

Robb

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Wed Apr-14-04 09:38 AM
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Poll question: DU's Lonely Hearts Club Poll

It seems like there's a bunch of us going through various degrees of bad weirdness around relationships lately. Maybe it's the planets, maybe it's the seasons, maybe we're all just destined for eternal heartbreak. ;)

So heck, let's quantify it. Where you at?

"I'm currently suffering through...?"

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GOPisEvil

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Wed Apr-14-04 09:41 AM
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1. I can't say I am "suffering" through being alone.

Edited on Wed Apr-14-04 09:42 AM by GOPisEvil

Actually, it's quite nice a lot of the time. I enjoy the freedom, even if it is the freedom to do nothing at all. I grew up an only child, so I'm used to being alone.

It would be nice to have someone in my life, but I'm not going to force something to happen. It will happen, or it won't. Either way, I've got to make peace with it and derive happiness from the situation.

Oh, my vote: Robb is a dingbat. :D

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wysimdnwyg

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Wed Apr-14-04 09:52 AM
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6. Um, ditto

I finally just said to hell with the whole dating scene. If I meet a woman who catches my eye, great. If not, that's fine, too. I have no interest in going out of my way for it. I'm sick and tired of feeling like I have to live up to society's view of what my life should entail.

And of COURSE, Robb is THE dingbat!

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bubblesby2002

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Wed Apr-14-04 10:49 AM
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14. You said, so eloquently, what I wanted to say.

Found myself alone two years ago after a long time as a couple and I'm liking it. And like you I think it would be nice to have someone but I'm not forcing it either. If it doesn't happen again, so be it.

ps This is the first time I've voted Robb is a dingbat:-)

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Autobot77

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Thu Apr-15-04 09:14 PM
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31. Same here

I grew up as an only child as well so I'm pretty much used to being alone though I do get lonely.I actually voted for "problems resulting in not being in a relationship" Currently I'm 26 and I've never had a gf so that kinda sucks.

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NightTrain

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Wed Apr-14-04 09:43 AM
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2. I chose "...some other relationship problems."

Said problem, as most of you know, is that the love of my life and I live 550 miles apart, have never met due to financial problems, and have both lost our jobs, which means we may not get to finally meet any time soon! :cry:

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liberalhistorian

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Wed Apr-14-04 05:28 PM
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23. Babe, we WILL get to meet

soon, I'm sure of it, ya just gotta keep the faith! One of us, or maybe even both, will get another job, maybe even a better-paying job and even if we don't I'm sure we'll find a way to meet soon. So here's a double hug until we do! :hug: :loveya:

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VelmaD

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Wed Apr-14-04 09:45 AM
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3. Voted "other relationship problems"...

It's all too complicated and personal to do into too much detail. Let's just say that the universe keeps dropping people into my life and I have no idea whereh any of them fit.

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Don_G

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Wed Apr-14-04 09:47 AM
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4. I'm Currently Getting A Workout Now

But Robb is still a dingbat.

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felonious thunk

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Wed Apr-14-04 09:49 AM
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5. I'm in the nothing going wrong category now,

but as Kansas told me, nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky.

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Commendatori

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Wed Apr-14-04 09:56 AM
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7. I'm with the woman of my dreams, but

she wants kids. I've already got two, don't want more, and even if I did (warning: information overload approaching), I don't want the surgery reversed. It's only a matter of time before we end this.

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supernova

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Wed Apr-14-04 09:59 AM
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8. Hmm. Tired of being alone that's for sure, BUT

I won't settle for anyone just for the sake of claiming "I'm in a relationship."

I've been alone and I've been in bad relationships. I can definitely say that being alone is preferable to being in a bad relationship.

Most of the time I enjoy being alone. I can do what I want, and spend my money how I want without debating someone else about it. And I've done alright for myself. I've survived.

I want the right person next time.

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BiggJawn

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Wed Apr-14-04 10:07 AM
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9. And Robb is STILL a dingbat....

But he's OUR Dingbat, and we love him, OK?
:-)

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Lisa0825

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Wed Apr-14-04 10:12 AM
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10. Resigned to the idea of never having a family....

and focusing my future on different goals, like graduate school, career, etc.

oh, and my cat.

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La Lioness Priyanka

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Wed Apr-14-04 10:40 AM
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13. why will you have no family?

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Lisa0825

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Wed Apr-14-04 10:52 AM
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15. Don't intend to be a single mom, and every year that goes by

as a single woman gets me closer to losing the chance.

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SW FL Dem

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Wed Apr-14-04 05:52 PM
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25. Don't give up!

My sister married at 36 - her hubby was 42. Their first child was born last summer when they were 39/45. I am part of a group with several women who married and started families in their 40s.

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PVnRT

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Wed Apr-14-04 10:34 AM
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11. Other

I'm suffering through otherwise nice women treating me like dogshit. And it's been going on for nine years.

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La Lioness Priyanka

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Wed Apr-14-04 10:37 AM
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12. my wifes being a bit cranky

but i know she still loves me...so i am ok...though not blissful...hopefully weekend will bring bliss

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Throckmorton

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Wed Apr-14-04 10:56 AM
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16. At least that's better than a wife that is a little bit dead.

Edited on Wed Apr-14-04 10:56 AM by Throckmorton

Oh, to be Kranked at one last time.

PS.

I still love you April

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La Lioness Priyanka

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Wed Apr-14-04 11:05 AM
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17. i am sorry

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La Lioness Priyanka

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Wed Apr-14-04 11:05 AM
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18. i am sorry

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La Lioness Priyanka

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Wed Apr-14-04 11:05 AM
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19. i am sorry

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La Lioness Priyanka

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Wed Apr-14-04 11:05 AM
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20. i am sorry

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arcane1

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Wed Apr-14-04 11:46 AM
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21. I guess I can't complain, though I might anyway...

the biggest relationship ever ended 2+ years ago, but I don't feel too bad because we are still absolutely great friends. She's found a nice girl who is crazy about her, and I am enjoying living up the single life...

though sometimes it's a little too single for my tastes :evilfrown:

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La Lioness Priyanka

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Wed Apr-14-04 05:29 PM
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24. ohh

look you made her a dyke...is she pretty? if my girl dumps me can i have yours ?

also: the single life rocks!

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arcane1

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Wed Apr-14-04 06:20 PM
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28. hmmm

of course she's pretty, I dated her! :D though you would have to come to Cali to have any chance, lol

(don't let yr woman see that 'single life rocks' stuff! :P )

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La Lioness Priyanka

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Wed Apr-14-04 06:24 PM
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29. she knows i think single life rocks

married life is better (but i dont feel like gloating on this thread)

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arcane1

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Wed Apr-14-04 06:27 PM
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30. hehe

I'll take your word for it, been there done that (though yr wife is so adorable, hmmm, should I have 2nd thoughts?)

Just be sure to be cooler than the one my girl is seeing, she's getting kind of over-possessive lately :(

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SarahB

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Wed Apr-14-04 01:32 PM
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22. Separated, but stuck

Sometimes I think it was easier when I kept my mouth shut about how I really felt about everything. At least that way we both wouldn't be miserable. Plus assorted other complexities of my emotions I wish I didn't have.

Life will get better.
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Life will get better.

Repeating mantras to get me through the day. :(

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Lydia Leftcoast

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Wed Apr-14-04 06:00 PM
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26. I'm in a situation that I've never been in before, and

that's all I'm going to say, because you never know who reads these posts.

(No, relax, it does NOT involve another DUer--at least, I doubt it. :-) )

A couple of weeks ago, however, I was instantly cured of a crush when I found out something unfavorable about the object of that crush.

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SOteric

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Wed Apr-14-04 06:05 PM
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27. I hope things get better for you Robb.

And I'm still willing to flirt outrageously as soon as you say the word.

:hi:

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